California Primary 2026: Are any ballot measures up for a vote? Why not?

The 2026 California primary election is here, but voters won’t be deciding any ballot measures on Tuesday.

Voters across California will cast their ballots in federal races and major statewide offices — including governor.

Cities and counties also may have local offices and measures on the ballot.

Here’s what to know about why no statewide ballot measures are up for a vote in the June 2 election:

Why are no initiatives on the June 2 primary ballot?

While cities and counties may put local ballot measures up for a vote in primary elections, state law limits statewide ballot measures to the November general election or a special election, Ballotpedia said.

A state law amended in 2011 sets those limits.

A measure submitted for the November 2026 ballot would have allowed ballot measures in any statewide election, but it failed to gather enough signatures to qualify, Ballotpedia said.

What about the proposed Billionaire Tax Act?

The proposed Billionaire Tax Act will be on the ballot in the Nov. 3 general election in California, Ballotpedia said.

The proposition would “levy a one-time 5% tax on the accumulated wealth, including shares of capital stock, bonds or other evidences of indebtedness, and any legal or equitable interest, of billionaires in the state to fund state-funded health care programs, such as Medi-Cal, and state food assistance and public education.”

This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM with the headline "California Primary 2026: Are any ballot measures up for a vote? Why not?."